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One of the improvements inaugurated by the DSS&A
TitleOne of the improvements inaugurated by the DSS&A
Date1887-05-07
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionOne of the improvements inaugurated by the DSS&A management is the use of mainfold or telegraph trai...
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During the winter the ore hoisted from pits seven
TitleDuring the winter the ore hoisted from pits seven
Date1887-05-07
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionDuring the winter the ore hoisted from pits seven and eight of the Jackson mine, wre stacked near th...
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Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad
TitleDuluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad
Date1887-06-10
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe Soo-Mackinaw Short Line. Embrancing the old Detroit, Mackinac and Marquette, and Marquette Houg...
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Claim No. 1 by North Wisconsin Lumber
TitleClaim No. 1 by North Wisconsin Lumber
Date1887-08-01
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionClaim Number 1: By North Wisconsin Lumber Co., Big Wausaukee, Wisconsin for $329.07 for timber furn...
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Ishpeming - despite variable weather yesterday
TitleIshpeming - despite variable weather yesterday
Date1887-09-23
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionDespite the variable weather yesterday, all trains running between this city and Marquette, both spe...
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Two accidents (2 pages)
TitleTwo accidents (2 pages)
Date1887-09-24
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionMonday evening Robert Dorrie, a South Shore brakeman was caught between the bumpers of two Lehigh Va...
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Republic - sad news of William Mahan
TitleRepublic - sad news of William Mahan's death
Date1887-09-24
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionWhen the sad news of William Mahan's death reached Republic it was plain to see that Billy, as he wa...
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Ishpeming - William F. Mahan
TitleIshpeming - William F. Mahan
Date1887-09-24
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionWilliam F. Mahan, the unfortunate young railroad man who was killed in the shamsh-up at Marquette Mo...
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Marshall Scully
TitleMarshall Scully
Date1887-09-24
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionMarshall Scully and a policeman or two will hereafter be at the South Shore depot on Sunday nights t...
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Pritz man who lost his arms
TitlePritz man who lost his arms
Date1887-09-24
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionPritz, the man who lost his arms Thursday night at Genessee street crossing of the DSS&A is improvin...
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Got his foot crushed
TitleGot his foot crushed
Date1887-09-24
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionJames Scanlon, aged about 15, met with an accident Saturday evening by which his foot was badly cush...
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Accident report (2 pages)
TitleAccident report (2 pages)
Date1887-09-25
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionAn accident occurred upon the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railway near Trout Lake Station, on th...
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Jeromewille known as Shingleton
TitleJeromewille known as Shingleton
Date1887-10-06
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionJeromewille, now known as Shingleton, on the line of the South Shore, 50 miles this side of Marquett...
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Negaunee - freight trains
TitleNegaunee - freight trains
Date1887-10-15
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe freight train on both sides of the roads are long ones every day, and the amount of freight, bot...
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Negaunee - Marshall Cunningham
TitleNegaunee - Marshall Cunningham
Date1887-10-15
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionMarshall Cunningham ran in a drunken who was trying to occupy all the sidetracks of the South Shore ...
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Both the South Shore and the C&NW
TitleBoth the South Shore and the C&NW
Date1887-10-15
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionBoth the South Shore and C&NW passenger trains from the east and south were several hours late yeste...
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South Shore noon express was delayed yesterday
TitleSouth Shore noon express was delayed yesterday
Date1887-10-15
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe South Shore noon express wad delayed yesterday, and did not reach here until 8 o'clock last nigh...
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Excursion Train
TitleExcursion Train
Date1887-10-14
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionAn excursion train of some 12 coaches moved out of Marquette to Ahancock on the old MH&O, the ex Sou...
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Superintendent Watson of South Shore
TitleSuperintendent Watson of South Shore
Date1887-10-15
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionSuperintendent Watson, of the South Shore, left yesterday afternoon on a short business trip to Detr...
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Taken South
TitleTaken South
Date1887-10-15
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionTuesday the special palace car Wandered was taken through here to Republic for the purpose of removi...
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Vice President Spencer of M&N
TitleVice President Spencer of M&N
Date1887-10-15
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionVice Presidental Spencer, of the M&N, was in the city yesterday morning in conference with officals ...
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After all the grumbling which the Ontanagon & Brule River Railroad Caused
TitleAfter all the grumbling which the Ontanagon & Brule River Railroad Caused
Date1887-10-20
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionAfter all the grumbling which the Ontonagon & Brule River railroad has caused the people of Ontonago...
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Champion M&M runs so close to the DSS&A depot
TitleChampion M&M runs so close to the DSS&A depot
Date1887-10-20
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe M&N runs so close to the DSS&A depot as to endanger the paint on the elegant structure.
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Accident occurred upon the Duluth South Shore and Altanic Railway at Humbolt Station
TitleAccident occurred upon the Duluth South Shore and Altanic Railway at Humbolt Station
Date1887-10-21
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionAn accident occurred upon the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railway at Humboldt station on the 21s...
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South Shore roadhouse at the Sault is a very fine structure
TitleSouth Shore roadhouse at the Sault is a very fine structure
Date1887-10-22
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe South Shore roundhouse at the Sault is a very fine structure. A large force of men and steam sh...
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